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Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states —Oyedele

Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states —Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging them to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.
Accolades for Vanguard, Uncle Sam as ex-staff launch book, reunite, plan media library

Accolades for Vanguard, Uncle Sam as ex-staff launch book, reunite, plan media library

83 Nigerians return from South Africa

83 Nigerians return from South Africa

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PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Tinubu’ll lose credible 2027 election before 4pm – Baba-Ahmed

National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair.

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One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash at palace

One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash at palace

Following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace, one person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo.

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Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states —Oyedele

Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states —Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging them to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.

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Accolades for Vanguard, Uncle Sam as ex-staff launch book, reunite, plan media library

Accolades for Vanguard, Uncle Sam as ex-staff launch book, reunite, plan media library

Former staff of Vanguard Media Limited, the publishers of Vanguard Newspapers, yesterday converged on Lagos to launch a book detailing their experiences while they worked with the media outfit.

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Fee hike crisis hits private schools

Fee hike crisis hits private schools

Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation

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Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

The most expensive communication mistake professionals make, by Ruth Oji

A colleague once sent me a project brief that was, by any measure, impressively detailed. Three pages of specifications, timelines broken down by week, deliverables listed with precision. When I asked a clarifying question about the project’s underlying purpose, she seemed surprised. “It’s all in the document,” she said. And it was. Every word was clear, […]

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Osun election: Matters arising, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Osun election: Matters arising, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Nigerians are an excitable lot. It is, therefore, not surprising that the outcome of the August 15 off-cycle Osun governorship election is generating so much buzz. To be sure, the outcome calls for celebration because for the first time in a long while, the will of the people prevailed in an election. And it prevailed not because […]

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Fees hike: Pro-chancellors urge varsities to seek alternative revenue sources

Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance

Stakeholders argue that the link between high fees and quality outcomes is not always evident

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DSS trails, nabs man impersonating personnel in Abuja

DSS trails, nabs man impersonating personnel in Abuja

The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service.

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83 Nigerians return from South Africa

83 Nigerians return from South Africa

Eighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by private individuals.

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Politics

PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Tinubu’ll lose credible 2027 election before 4pm – Baba-Ahmed

National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair.
Benue 2027: How far can Alia, Tinubu’s synergy go?

Benue 2027: How far can Alia, Tinubu’s synergy go?

Ondo APC Crisis: Reconciliation must be genuine, address root causes – Akinjo

Ondo APC Crisis: Reconciliation must be genuine, address root causes – Akinjo

2027: Stop treating elections as war, do-or-die affair — David Mark

2027: Stop treating elections as war, do-or-die affair — David Mark

APC releases timetable for Delta, Kogi, others’ primaries

APC releases timetable for Delta, Kogi, others’ primaries

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash at palace

One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash at palace

Following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke's visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo's palace, one person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo.
Fees hike: Pro-chancellors urge varsities to seek alternative revenue sources

Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance

IOC divestments: Job security, welfare of workers our priority — PENGASSAN

IOC divestments: Job security, welfare of workers our priority — PENGASSAN

Fayose accuses Accord Party of spending N40bn in Osun gov’ship election

Fayose accuses Accord Party of spending N40bn in Osun gov’ship election

Rivers Crisis

Osun Election: Tinubu allowed free contest, unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me — Fayose

Osun election

Adeleke receives certificate of return, pledges N500m fund for victims

Adeleke receives certificate of return, pledges N500m fund for victims

…Promises scholarships for children of electoral violence victims By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The certificate was presented to Adeleke at a brief ceremony at the INEC […]
‘Abuja politicians caused APC defeat in Osun’ — Gov Sule

‘Abuja politicians caused APC defeat in Osun’ — Gov Sule

Osun election: ‘We respect INEC’s position’ —  Oyebamiji speaks after defeat

Osun election: ‘We respect INEC’s position’ —  Oyebamiji speaks after defeat

I’ve instructed Osun Attorney-General to drop suit against EFCC — Adeleke

Osun Election: IPAC tasks Adeleke on inclusive governance

Afenifere, Igbo presidency

Osun poll passed test of free, fair, credible election — Afenifere

Metro

Son sets mother ablaze over witchcraft allegations in C’River

Son sets mother ablaze over witchcraft allegations in C’River

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — A middle-aged man, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, has been declared wanted after allegedly dousing his elderly mother with fuel and setting her ablaze at Ojo community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victim, identified by family sources as Mrs Atim Akposi, also known as Atim […]
NDLEA arrests influencer over $28m cocaine shipment bound for UK

NDLEA arrests influencer over $28m cocaine shipment bound for UK

Suspected B-Haram terrorists kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa 

Suspected B-Haram terrorists kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa 

Women protest killings, as 24 victims get mass burial in Plateau

Women protest killings, as 24 victims get mass burial in Plateau

Plateau

Over 20 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack

Columns

Press Freedom Day: Combat fake news or be consumed by it – Dr. Ruth Oji

The most expensive communication mistake professionals make, by Ruth Oji

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Osun election: Matters arising, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Osun election: Matters arising, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

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Olu Fasan

Obasanjo-Atiku’s ding-dong battle: Who is fooling who? By Olu Fasan

07:12 pm
Okoh Aihe

Fibre optic cable protection — beyond words, by Okoh Aihe

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Lessons from Osun 2026 and the road to 2027: Reading the political barometer (1), by Usman Sarki

Lessons from Osun 2026 and the road to 2027: Reading the political barometer (1), by Usman Sarki

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How not to read Governor Adeleke’s victory, by Rotimi Fasan

How not to read Governor Adeleke’s victory, by Rotimi Fasan

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National park for Abia State? No! By Ochereome Nnanna

National park for Abia State? No! By Ochereome Nnanna

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Entertainment

Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List)

Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List)

Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai.”
Why Ogogo cannot be moved from hospital — Jide Kosoko

Why Ogogo cannot be moved from hospital — Jide Kosoko

Shakira, Christina Aguilera concerts in Abu Dhabi cancelled

Shakira, Christina Aguilera concerts in Abu Dhabi cancelled

My marriage crashed because I had over 10 miscarriages – Actress Doris Ogala

My marriage crashed because I had over 10 miscarriages – Actress Doris Ogala

Blaqbonez

‘It started with a girl’ — Blaqbonez speaks on feud with Odumodublvck

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 Sportsbooks are quietly tightening limits on winning accounts

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The EMTA licence behind Estonia’s online casinos

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From Community Halls to Mobile Screens: The Digital Transformation of Traditional Social Games

Golden Penny launched Its Food Drink Brand: Coco Crush Steps Into the Spotlight at Its Trade Launch

Golden Penny launched Its Food Drink Brand: Coco Crush Steps Into the Spotlight at Its Trade Launch

Videos

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

Nostalgia, glitz as icons reunite for Daddy Showkey’s 50th anniversary celebration

Nostalgia, glitz as icons reunite for Daddy Showkey’s 50th anniversary celebration

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

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Fayose

Obi’s 2027 chances ended with ADC exit — Fayose

…Says opposition disunity has handed Tinubu advantage ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) effectively ended his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Fayose said Obi and other opposition politicians weakened their collective chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigeria’s stock market

How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigeria’s stock market

NELFUND students loan

Student Loan: How to apply for NELFUND

Anglican Bishop to leaders: Make citizens’ welfare yardstick of governance

Anglican Bishop to leaders: Make citizens’ welfare yardstick of governance

Why Adeleke won again in Osun

Why Adeleke won again in Osun

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Generational 'wealth'

Cartoon: Generational ‘wealth’

Cartoon: Takes prodigal father to know prodigal son

Cartoon: Takes prodigal father to know prodigal son

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

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Business

Wage bill, other spending exceed subsidy savings — Oyedele

Wage bill, other spending exceed subsidy savings — Oyedele

…Govt saved N15.8trn from subsidy removal, naira floatation …FG got only N5.43trn, borrowed N11.85trn …No large pool of cash available to FG By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government has clarified that the N15.8 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal and the flotation of the naira between June 2023 and December […]
Subsidy removal, naira float saved Nigeria N15.8trn — Oyedele

Subsidy removal, naira float saved Nigeria N15.8trn — Oyedele

NAICOM revokes  Universal Insurance’s licence, appoints receiver

NAICOM revokes  Universal Insurance’s licence, appoints receiver

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N3 trn 

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N3 trn 

Dangote Refinery IPO gets $1bn underwriting backing from Marob, Lilium

Dangote Refinery IPO gets $1bn underwriting backing from Marob, Lilium

Health

Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 5,021, Africa CDC says

Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 5,021, Africa CDC says

From theory to the lab: How two Nigerian brothers are changing science education in Africa

From theory to the lab: How two Nigerian brothers are changing science education in Africa

Drug regulation under threat as Lagos pharmacists decry manpower crisis

Drug regulation under threat as Lagos pharmacists decry manpower crisis

Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist

Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist

Sports

Atletico open La Liga campaign with win over Malaga

Atletico open La Liga campaign with win over Malaga

Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.
Kane to miss Bayern's last home game with back injury

Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’

Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa

Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa

Infantino

Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino

Bayern’s Hoeness ‘speechless’ after second Musiala collapse

Bayern’s Hoeness ‘speechless’ after second Musiala collapse

Relationships

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

Put your wife down at your peril!

Put your wife down at your peril!

Dear Bunmi, I know it sounds strange that at this time and age, there could be a virgin in her thirties but that’s exactly what I am

Dear Bunmi, I’m a virgin at 30; nervous with my boyfriend

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

Special Report

AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win bronze

World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches

“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society

NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement

NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement

At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty

Gov Peter Mbah

Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism

in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago

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Technology

Nigeria hopes for solid sovereign AI ecosystem, as OADC, Analytics Intelligence seal cloud solutions deal

Nigeria hopes for solid sovereign AI ecosystem, as OADC, Analytics Intelligence seal cloud solutions deal

With several initiatives in the AI, cloud solutions and data analytics fields, Nigeria is investing heavily to be counted

Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI

Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI

…Challenge youths to develop competence, character, solve real-world problems By Juliet Umeh Experts in technology and digital innovation have challenged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence, AI, and digital skills to create solutions to Nigeria’s real-world challenges. The experts said the country’s growing digital economy would require a […]

MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+

MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+

MultiChoice Nigeria has reaffirmed its operational autonomy under CANAL+, saying its pricing, content strategy, channel packaging and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite its integration into the global media and entertainment group.

Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat

Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat

By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]

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Education

Fee hike crisis hits private schools

Fee hike crisis hits private schools

Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation

Fees hike: Pro-chancellors urge varsities to seek alternative revenue sources

Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance

Stakeholders argue that the link between high fees and quality outcomes is not always evident

ASUU Strike

ASUU declares indefinite strike at Bayelsa varsities over CBA, 19‑month arrears

At the Amassoma campus, ASUU-NDU Chairperson, Comrade Oyinkepreye Lucky Bebeteidoh, confirmed that lecturers had resolved to down tools

LASU VC Olatunji-Bello bows out after five years

LASU VC Olatunji-Bello bows out after five years

By Elizabeth Osayande OJO, LAGOS — The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has bowed out after five years in office, citing a 96 per cent first-year accreditation success rate and an increase in the university’s internally generated revenue from N3 billion to N13 billion as some of the major achievements […]

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